Probation Officer Senior - Portsmouth

Probation Officer Senior
Dept of Juvenile Justice - Portsmouth, VA
This position is open to current or laid off employees of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice.

Incumbent is responsible for providing intake, regular and intensive probation and parole supervision, counseling, monitoring and case management services to individuals and families with identified needs; maintains appropriate client, family and collateral contacts in compliance with state and local procedures and DJJ standards; prepares addendum, transfer reports and social histories on all assigned cases as ordered by the court or required by DJJ policy and procedures; presents reports to court and provides court coverage and testimony at court hearings, as required; maintains case records and narratives in compliance with DJJ and CSU standards and make all appropriate documentation into state and local data systems; performs assessments, make referrals, sequence services and monitor service delivery of vendors and community agencies; counsels individuals and families in accordance with identified needs using the balanced approach and graduated sanctions; performs on-call intake duties. When needed, incumbent will be assigned to respond to more difficult cases. Incumbent provides leadership role in support of the probation supervisors. Assignments can include coverage as the CSU's representative on the Family Assessment and Planning Team.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to be mobile in the community and travel throughout the state. Must be flexible; duties may be reassigned as needed and may include transfer to another unit.

Minimum Qualifications
Considerable experience in a VA Court Service Unit in the role of a probation officer. Working knowledge of criminogenic risk factors, developmental assets, BADGE, Motivational Interviewing, and YASI. Ability to identify and utilize community resources, and agency services. Knowledge of evidence based practices. Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, and work with short deadlines. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems and create consensus. Experience interpreting regulations, guidelines and statutes. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from all socio-economic groups, races, creeds and religions. Excellent writing and oral communication skills. Basic computer data entry and keyboarding skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field with emphasis in a human service discipline; case management in court services or a similar juvenile justice agency; and progressively responsible experience counseling troubled youth and dysfunctional families.

Special Requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: All applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include: fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: DRIVER'S LICENSE: All applicants must possess a valid driver's license prior to the first day of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS: You may be required to respond to position specific questions at the end of this application.